#Chapter48After Party IssuesNateAfter arriving home, I pulled Patty out of the backseat and placed her over my shoulder. Patty was out for the count. Alcohol and heaving will do that to you.We walked around to the backdoor and carried Patty inside.Ma met us. “Do I want to know?” “Patty and alc
#Chapter49Happy 18 Birthday, Patty!PattyMy family awoke me. “Happy Birthday!” They realize I have school, right?I groaned and threw a shoe at them.“Yep, you’re not a morning person,” Danny said because of my lack of cheery disposition in the morning.I glanced at the clock, which read five a.m
“What do you mean?” My brows furrowed.“Let’s start with a date. Patty, I want to do this right with you. If I screw this up, my ma will kill me.”I giggled. Lucille would kill him if he messed this up.I pulled away, confusing him, and turned to the kitchen sink. I grabbed a washcloth and wet it. I
#Chapter50First DatePattyLiz spent most of the week trying to get me to talk about what happened between her and Danny, but I brushed her off. It’s weird because I never expected to see her and my brother making out.I prefer if we never discuss them, ever. Plus, I was wondering where Nate was ta
“See ya later, Mr. George.” He waved to Dad.“Take excellent care of her, Nate,” Dad said.I followed Nate out of the house. As we walked over to his car, I smiled.We got into the car, and Lucille ran over to the car and knocked on his window, and he rolled it down.“Yeah?” He asked.“Don’t forget
#Chapter51I Had A Good TimePattyI woke up the following day with a massive smile on my face. Last night with Nate was terrific because he made our date unforgettable. Ugh, I hated that the date ended.The phone rang, and my mom answered it. Then she knocked on my door.“Come in!” I spoke.She ope
#Chapter52Lucille Is at It AgainPattyWhen Lucille wants something, she wants it. How she persuaded my parents to let me go with Nate to their family cabin is beyond me. The best part was when she got me to agree to go, but I still can’t understand how that happened.The woman called my boss and t
I kissed him back, then pulled back and looked at him. “Much better.” We got up, and Nate cooked breakfast, surprising me. I offered to cook, but he said he would. After he finished cooking, he put the food on the plates. We sat down at the island and ate. “What?” “I didn’t know you knew how to c
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt